Synonyms of presumption

presumption

noun

pri-ˈzəm(p)-shən 

1

as in gall

shameless boldness

shocked by his presumption in insisting that we buy his raffle tickets

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gall
• nerve
• arrogance
• confidence
• presumptuousness
• assurance
• audacity
• temerity
• effrontery
• brashness
• cheekiness
• audaciousness
• face
• brazenness
• pertness
• sauciness
• crust
• brass
• chutzpah
• chutzpa
• cheek
• sauce
• nerviness
• brassiness
• hutzpah
• overconfidence
• cockiness
• disrespect
• self-assurance
• hutzpa
• sanguinity
• self-confidence
• impertinence
• insolence
• hardihood
• impudence
• rudeness
• inconsiderateness
• inconsideration
• ungraciousness
• incivility
• impoliteness
• back talk
• swagger
• sass
• discourteousness
• swash

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• timidity
• modesty
• diffidence
• hesitancy
• shyness
• bashfulness
• manners
• timorousness
• faintheartedness
• gentility
• courtesy
• civility
• timidness
• graciousness
• courteousness
• mannerliness

2

as in assumption

something taken as being true or factual and used as a starting point for a course of action or reasoning

the presumption of innocence

Synonyms & Similar Words

• assumption
• belief
• theory
• premise
• hypothesis
• presupposition
• given
• supposition
• hypothetical
• postulate
• premiss
• principle
• if
• assertion
• doctrine
• proposition
• axiom
• law
• basis
• rule
• truism
• thesis
• inference
• conclusion
• gospel
• dogma
• verity
• tenet
• precept
• declaration
• standard
• foundation
• affirmation
• canon
• deduction
• dictum
• ground
• ipse dixit
• avouchment

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of presumption

Indeed, the presumption had been that any payments to Ukraine’s allies for expenses would come from the $300 billion in Russia’s frozen assets in Western banks. —Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025

In the United States, there is a presumption that public information belongs to the public. —Josh Ocampo, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025

Across the league, the presumption is the Bears will make every effort to significantly upgrade their offensive line. —Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025

At the time, the presumption across the sport was that St. Louis would look to move on from several veteran pieces, even those under longer team control. —Chad Jennings, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025